江苏省扬州市江都区大桥高级中学2021-2022高二英语上学期期中试题(11.8)

江苏省扬州市江都区大桥高级中学2021-2022高二英语上学期期中试

题（11.8）

（考试时间：120分钟总分：150分）

第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does John find difficult in learning German?

A. Pronunciation.

B. Vocabulary.

C. Grammar.

2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Colleagues.

B. Brother and sister.

C. Teacher and student.

3. Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. In a bank.

B. At a ticket office.

C. On a train.

4. What are the speakers talking about?

A. A restaurant.

B. A street.

C. A dish.

5. What does the woman think of her interview?

A. It was tough.

B. It was interesting.

C. It was successful.

第二节,（共15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个

选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。

6. When will Judy go to a party?

A. On Monday.

B. On Tuesday.

C. On Wednesday.

7. What will Max do next?

A. Fly a kite.

B. Read a magazine.

C. Do his homework.

听第7段材料，回答第8和第9题。

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8. What does the man suggest doing at first?

A. Going to a concert.

B. Watching a movie.

C. Play a computer game.

9. What do the speakers decide to do?

A. Visit Mike.

B. Go boating.

C. Take a walk.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Which color do cats see better than humans?

A. Red.

B. Green.

C. Blue.

11. Why do cats bring dead birds home?

A. To eat them in a safe place.

B. To show off their hunting skills.

C. To make their owners happy.

12. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation?

A. Grateful.

B. Humorous.

C. Curious.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Who is Macy?

A. Ed’s mother.

B. Ed’s teacher.

C. Ed’s friend.

14. How does Ed usually go to kindergarten?

A. By car.

B. On foot.

C. By bus.

15. What does Ed enjoy doing at the kindergarten?

A. Telling stories.

B. Singing songs.

C. Playing with others.

16. What do the teachers say about Ed?

A. He’s clever.

B. He’s quiet.

C. He’s brave.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. At what age did Emily start learning ballet?

A. Five.

B. Six.

C. Nine.

18. Why did Emily move to Toronto?

A. To work for a dance school.

B. To perform at a dance theater.

C. To learn contemporary dance.

19. Why did Emily quit dancing?

A. She was too old to dance.

B. She failed to get a scholarship.

C. She lost interest in it.

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20. How does Emily feel about stopping training?

A. She’s pleased.

B. She’s regret ful.

C. She’s upset.

第二部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）

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21. What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers?

A. To seek local partners.

B. To take in young volunteers.

C. To raise cultural awareness.

D. To carry out programmes.

A. Egypt

B. South Africa

C. Kenya

D. Algeria

A. explore new cultures

B. protect the environment

C. help communities in need

D. gain corporate benefits

B

For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.

“It’s no secret that China has always been a source(来源)of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a glo bal media company and home to some of the biggest fashion shows.

Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学)on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.

“China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion — they are central to its movement.”Of course, only are today’s top Wes tern designers being influenced by China — some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galiano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs-and

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beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.

For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers," she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China —its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”

24.What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?

A. It promoted the sales of artworks.

B. It showed ancient Chinese clothes.

C. It attracted a large number of visitors.

D. It aimed to introduce Chinese models.

25.What does Hill say about Chinese women?

A. They do business all over the world.

B. They start many fashion campaigns.

C. They admire super models.

D. They are setting the fashion.

26.What do the underlined words “taking on” in paragraph 4 mean?

A. learning from

B. looking down on

C. competing against

D. working with

27.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Young Models Selling Dreams to the World

B. A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New York

C. Differences Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics

D. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends

C

Shark attacks not only disturb beach activities, but can affect associated tourist industries. Shark nets are a common solution to preventing shark attacks on beaches, but they cause dangers to sea ecosystems.

Seeking a cost-effective way to monitor beach safety over large areas, we have

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developed a system called Shark Spotter. It combines artificial intelligence (AI), computing power, and drone (无人机) technology to identify and warn lifesavers to sharks near swimmers. The project is a cooperation between the University of Technology Sydney and The Ripper Group, which is pioneering the use of drones—called “Westpac Little Ripper Lifesavers”—in the search and rescue movement in Australia.

Shark Spotter can detect sharks and other potential threats using real-time aerial imagery. The system analyses video from a camera attached to a drone to monitor beaches for sharks, send warnings, and conduct rescues. Developed with techniques known as “deep learning”, the Shark Spotter system receives imagery from th e drone camera and attempts to identify all objects in the scene. Once certain objects are detected, they are put into one of 16 categories: shark, whale, dolphin, rays, different types of boats, surfers, and swimmers.

If a shark is detected, Shark Spotter provides both a visual sign on the computer screen and an audible warning to the operator. The operator confirms the warning and sends text messages from the Shark Spotter system to the Surf Life Savers for further action. In an emergency, the drone is equipped with a lifesaving flotation pod (漂浮仓) together with an electronic shark repellent (驱逐装置) that can be dropped into the water in cases where swimmers are in severe trouble, trapped in a rip, or if there are sharks close by.

In January 2021, the Westpac Little Ripper Lifesavers was used to rescue two young swimmers caught in a rip at Lennox Head, NSW. The drone flew down the beach some 800 meters from the lifeguard station, and a lifesaving flotation pod was dropped from the drone. The complete rescue operation took 70 seconds.

We believe Shark Spotter is a win-win for both marine life and beachgoers. This unique technology combines dynamic video image processing AI and advanced drone technology to creatively deal with the global challenge of ensuring safe beaches, protecting environments, and promoting tourism.

28. A Shark Spotter is ________.

A. a solution to monitor sharks

B. an equipment to identify lifesavers

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C. a technology to prevent shark attacks

D. a project to pioneer the use of drones

29. When a shark is spotted near a swimmer, the system will ________.

A. take timely action

B. analyze the visual data

C. classify the identified objects

D. turn on “deep learning” mode

30. The example in the 5th paragraph shows us that the system is .

A. efficient in saving lives

B. effective in detecting sharks

C. smart in driving sharks away

D. practical over the whole sea area

31. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of Shark Spotter?

A. Doubtful.

B. Optimistic.

C. Negative.

D. Objective

D

The Life-changing Antique Navajo Blanket

A California man and his family went from rags to riches after discovering that the blanket given to him by his grandmother was worth a small fortune. Loren Krylzer was living in a small hut and barely getting by on his disability payments. One day, he happened to be watching Antiques Roadshow on TV when he learned that the forgotten old blanket in his closet might be valuable. The Krytzer family heirloom (传家宝) turned out to be an antique (古老的) Navajo weaving from the 19th century that fetched US$1.5 million at auction (拍卖会).

Krytzer's blanket was prized for much more than its antiquity. Among Native American tribes the Navajo are recognized as the most skillful weavers of blankets and rugs. The weaving style is characterized by vivid, varied patterns and exceptional durability. From shearing the sheep, spinning, preparing, and dyeing the wool to the actual weaving process, it takes around 345 hours to create one blanket.

Women traditionally wove Navajo blankets while men built the weaving devices. To this day, Navajo people still make high quality blankets and rugs to sell. They believe that, since only God is perfect, their creations should have some imperfection. Another Navajo belief is that their souls are sewn into every weaving, so they

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intentionally include a hidden loose thread into each piece. This ensures that it isn't too perfect, and their souls can still escape into the afterlife.

The Krylzers also had a loose thread on their road to riches that allowed them to escape the trap of financial ruin. In an unfortunate twist, the family's

life-changing windfall (意外之财) came with a huge tax bill from the government and a lot of imploring relatives. After taking a family vacation in Mexico, buying a new sports car and a couple of real estate purchases, Krytzer lost his disability payments and now gets big bills for property taxes and insurance instead. Ironically, the family decided to relocate to a less expensive state to save money.

32. How did the Krytzer family go from rags to riches?

A. A family member purchased a winning lottery ticket.

B. Loren was invited to have an interview on a TV show.

C. Loren’s disability payments wer e unexpectedly increased.

D. Loren auctioned off a blanket his grandmother gave him.

33. A loose thread woven in a Navajo blanket indicates that ________.

A. God’s creation is also imperfect

B. people can exit from horrible situations

C. its owner is sure to have an everlasting life

D. the blanket is really made by hand

34. Why did the family finally decide to move to another state?

A. To reduce the cost of living.

B. To be hidden from their relatives.

C. To change for a better environment.

D. To apply for disability payments again.

35. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Navajo blankets have nice patterns but don’t last long.

B. Loren Krytzer made millions of dollars from disability.

C. Weaving a blanket involves many processes and skills.

D. Loren’s life went from bad to worse because of the windfall.

第三部分：七选五阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）

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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

The word addiction（上瘾） usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs. 36 Some people are compulsive(难以自制的) shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games.

37 Many people enjoy going to malls or stores more and more every day, but it's more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics. They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it. They are hooked on shopping and usually buy things that they don't need. Even though they don't have enough money, they buy everything they want.

The question is: why do they have this addiction? There isn't a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as a way to forget their problems. Shopaholics say that they feel more important and better after they buy something. 38 Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can bring out problems. Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit. However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and they suffer a lot. 39 They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don't have. 40

A. Once you are addicted to alcohol or drugs,it is difficult to get rid of.

B. Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity.

C. They also tend to have this addiction when they feel guilty.

D. However, in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions.

E. People addicted to computer games consider the games as great ways to amuse themselves.

F. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt(破产) and get sent to prison.

G. It can also cause financial problems.

第四部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I was the fool at school，regarded as a special needs student. I was termed as such，obviously, because I was not interested in school and did not care for my

Over time，I started to believe in my stupidity. I ___42___ the fact that I was in special needs classes and poured it out as anger and depression. But one activity ___43___ this view of myself chess.

I started to play chess with my father after school simply because I wanted to ___44__ him at something. My father was a____45____ man，fond of physics，writing，religion…，almost every ___46__ . He was called a walking dictionary. So，winning in chess against my father would be a __47___that I had intellectual power. On the small chessboard. I had a chance to ___48___ my so—called inability.

Game after game. I wanted to beat my father even more. I started to study chess books and play against a chess computer to ___49__ my skills. One weekend. I finally checkmated （将杀） my father on a ferry ride，which made me feel ___50___ .

Two years later, I became the second board on my school chess team, with our top board being the best high school player in the state. But before the tournament season，our top player ___51___ to come. There came my chance to play as top board against the best players in other states.

I was determined to show who I had become：a（n） ___52__ person able to win with calculation, logic and will. My most ___53___game came in the final round. Our team was facing a high school which only excellent students attended. It was ___54___ a match between a special needs student and a smart soul. My opponent （对手） was playing well and kept ___55___ while I kept defending to keep my king safe. He spent long trying to break down my defenses, but could not find the final push. I ___56__with more defensive moves, trying to make it as difficult for him as possible. With little ___57___ left, he started to make rapid moves. ___58___he could make the final decision，he ran out of time. Honestly, as his clock flag fell，I jumped up out of my seat and kissed the floor out of excitement. Of course it was not the most

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